BEGINNING JANUARY 9th...
Who wrote the Psalms? Why are the Gospels different? A Bible Study for beginners and those wanting to learn more!
In "Psalms and Wisdom" Sr. Digna Vela will explore The Book of Psalms, Israel's prayer book, and the Wisdom literature of Israel which includes The Book of Job. -What does the Bible say about human suffering?
Then, discover how the New Testament came to be written and join in a discussion of The Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke in the second Spring course "Introduction to the New Testament & Synoptic Gospels".
Click here to Register Online for the Extended Program - Spring 2012
Click here to Download a Registration Form for the Extended Program - Spring 2012
The Pastoral Institute is committed to making adult education a high priority in the Diocese of Victoria by providing a solid curriculum of basic courses pertaining to the Catholic faith.
Understanding and living the Catholic Faith is a life-long commitment. Each person is called to grow continually and to respond openly to Christ in his/her life.
"Adult faith formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer and study, must be the central task in [this] catechetical enterprise..."
- Our Hearts Were Burning (OHWB) 5, USCCB
THE PASTORAL INSTITUTE PROGRAMS
Short-Term Program Click here for more details
Extended Program - The Extended Program is a three-year program of 12 six-week courses (144 clock hours) offered in different centers in the diocese.
Continuing Education Program - A Continuing Education Program consists of on-going Scripture and theological courses for those who have completed the Extended Program or for other interested persons.
NOTE: There is a $20.00 fee for the Extended and Continuing Education classes. Book fees are extra.
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The 2008-2011 Pastoral Institute Extended Program Graduation Ceremony was held Friday May 13, 2011 at the Chancery in Victoria |
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Bishop Fellhauer congratulated the 24 adults who completed the requirements for the Pastoral Institute Extended Certificate, which includes 144 clock hours of study. |
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Mr. Richard Leos and Mrs. Josie Leos of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Victoria also received the Advanced Catechist Certificate for completing all of the catechetical courses through the P.I. Short-term program. |
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 2011 PI Extended Program Graduates (click to view photo gallery)
Brochure for the Pastoral Institute (PDF)
For more information about the Pastoral Institute please contact:
| Sr. Digna Vela, IWBS | Phone | (361) 827-7171 |
| Director of Catechetical Ministry | dvela@victoriadiocese.org | |
| Chris Alvarez | Phone | (361) 827-7172 |
| Associate Director | calvarez@victoriadiocese.org |
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